US Bridges

FAS 467-CH 5 over Mud Creek

Good

Tazewell County, Illinois · N.CTR-11-T24NR3W · Structure no. 090321500000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 467-CH 5 over Mud Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 467-CH 5 over Mud Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,667 by 2046. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 467-CH 5
CrossesMud Creek
LocationN.CTR-11-T24NR3W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.5559, -89.41057
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic1,667 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 467-CH 5 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 467-CH 5 over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 467-CH 5 over Mud Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 467-CH 5 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 467-CH 5 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.